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SM55 RCO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,253 mi
Last recorded76,253 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 RCO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,253 miles

slight wiper scuff damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,418 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,816 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 27,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,311 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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SM55 RCO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM55 RCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM55 RCO registered?

SM55 RCO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SM55 RCO safe to buy?

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